- Kevin Lau
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Kevin Lau 
Born 25 March 1980 Residence Singapore Known for Chiropractor, nutrition specialist, certified metabolic typing adviser, author Website http://www.hiyh.info/index.html Kevin Lau (born 25 March 1980) is a chiropractor, nutrition specialist and author from Perth, Western Australia currently living and practicing in Singapore.[1]
He has made several media appearances talking about Chiropractic as a complimentary form of medicine to surgery and bracing. He also developed an app for the iPhone called ScolioTrack, which purports to be a scoliometer for people to self-track their progression of scoliosis.[2]
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Career and views
Kevin Lau, D.C., graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from the RMIT University in 2003 and he also obtained a Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition from the American institution Clayton College of Natural Health. He is a member of the Chiropractic Association of Australia. He practices as a Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist for Orchard Clinic Osteopathic, Chiropractic and Podiatry.[1]
Lau's methods of scoliosis treatment are in contrast to scientifically-proven methods and also separate his treatment method from other chiropractors.[citation needed] Lau claims individualized exercises, nutrition and his iPhone app that graphs changes in spinal curvature have a way of reversing and even curing scoliosis.[3] This claim has not been proven. In the context of promoting his book, he has stated that "scoliosis, and other disorders, can be completely cured and treated effectively."[4] The National Scoliosis Foundation maintains that there is no cure for scoliosis.[5]
Lau is a student of metabolic typing, a program promoted by a company called HealthExcel in which an individual's diet is tailored to what is thought to be that person's unique metabolism. The validity of this technique has not been scientifically established. HealthExcel runs a certification process for the practice and Lau is certified as "Level 1" by them.[6]
His research into the varying elements of spinal conditions brought him to write and self-publish Your Plan for Natural Scoliosis Prevention and Treatment: Health In Your Hands. He also developed the iPhone app ScolioTrack[2] and an exercise DVD to be utilized in his natural treatment methods for scoliosis.
In 2006 Lau was awarded the "Best Health-care Provider Awards" by the Straits Time October 18, 2006.[7][8]
iPhone app
Lau developed, and then released in March 2011 an iPhone app called Scolio Track, which claims to help individuals track the curvature of their spines.[9]
Author
Lau is a contributor of advice and education about health for Young Parents, Live Well, Herworld, Medical Grapevine Magazine and Complimentary Therapy. He regularly publishes several online educational articles on subjects relating to natural health.[10][11][12]
Publications
- Your Plan for Natural Scoliosis Prevention and Treatment: Health In Your Hands (Second Edition). CreateSpace (self-published). 2011. ISBN 978-1456512026.
Media appearances
On February 3, 2010 Lau appeared on a PrimeTime News Channel[13][14] where he discussed his ideas on dealing with scoliosis and spoke about non surgical treatment methods to combat the condition. He has also talked about alternative ways to treat scoliosis and other spinal conditions on Asian radio station 938LIVE.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Orchard Clinic: About Us". Business website. http://www.orchardclinic.com/aboutUs.php. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ a b Wee, Willis (9 July 2011). "iPhone App Helps to Track Progression of Scoliosis". Penn Olson: The Asian Tech Catalog. http://www.penn-olson.com/2011/07/09/scoliotrack-scoliosis/. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "How Effective Is Scoliosis Bracing?". http://www.hiyh.info/article.php?art_id=6&lang=en. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Release of Second Edition of Scoliosis Book Highlights Up-to-date Research, Food and Exercise for a Straighter Spine (Press Release)". PressDoc. 27 March 2011. http://health-in-your-hand.pressdoc.com/17211-release-of-second-edition-of-scoliosis-book-highlights-up-to-date-research-food-and-exercise-for-a-straighter-spine. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "National Scoliosis Foundation: Information and Support". http://www.scoliosis.org/info.php. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ "Certified Metabolic Typing® Advisor information". Healthexcel. http://www.mt-advisors.info/ViewProfile/631. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ http://www.widepr.com/company_profile/4665/health_in_your_hands_pte_ltd.html
- ^ http://www.pss.org.sg/main/content/view/432/2/
- ^ "Health In Your Hands Launches Innovative New iPhone App for Patients to Track Individual Progression (Press Release)". widePR.com. 11 March 2011. http://www.widepr.com/press_release/9335/health_in_your_hands_launches_innovative_new_iphone_app_for_patients_to_track_individual_progression.html. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Spinal Correction Center (Orchard Clinic): In The Media". Business website. http://www.spinal.com.sg/media.html. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ http://www.womenandsports.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=121
- ^ http://www.womenandsports.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=105
- ^ Primetime Morning, February 3, 2010. Channel News Asia with hosts Steven Chia and Yvonne Yong Primetime Morning
- ^ Channel NewsAsia video
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Categories:- Alternative medicine
- Chiropractic
- Healthcare occupations
- 1980 births
- Living people
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